A HUGE thank you to these individuals who contributed to VAMAPAC in Q2! Your support empowers VAMA to advocate for better housing policies at the General Assembly and to combat policies that limit housing supply. Ready to make a difference and join this list of VAMAPAC heroes for Q3? Contribute here: https://lnkd.in/eB2EB9dc
Virginia Apartment Management Association
Non-profit Organization Management
Henrico, Virginia 1,257 followers
Where membership is about more than just the buildings, it's about the professionals who manage them!
About us
The Virginia Apartment Management Association (VAMA) was established as an affiliate of the National Apartment Association (NAA) in 1988 to promote the highest standards and professionalism in the multifamily rental housing industry across the state. Our mission is to empower the rental housing industry with resources and expertise, while positively impacting the communities we serve through advocacy, education, and networking.
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http://www.vamaonline.org
External link for Virginia Apartment Management Association
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Henrico, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
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2812 Emerywood Pkwy
231
Henrico, Virginia 23294, US
Employees at Virginia Apartment Management Association
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Patrick McCloud
Chief Executive Officer of Virginia's Premier Multi-Family Rental Housing Advocate
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Kathy Howery, CAM, NAAEI Faculty
CALP Instructor, Manager of Programs and Membership at Virginia Apartment Management Association
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Brian Bergmann
Business Development Director
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Amanda Hamilton
Director of Marketing at Virginia Apartment Management Association
Updates
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Rent control policies may provide short-term relief to renters, however they come at the expense of long-term market stability and investment. By capping rent increases, governments risk stifling the supply of rental housing and deterring new investment, exacerbating housing shortages in already constrained markets. They also impair housing providers’ ability to maintain their properties, leading to a decline in housing and neighborhood quality. VAMA continues its advocacy alongside NAA with Congress and the Biden Administration to influence policy discussions and ensure the rental housing industry's perspective is represented.
The National Apartment Association (NAA) released the following statement in reference to President Biden’s federal rent control plan.
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Our team is excited for next week's #Apartmentalize event in Philadelphia! Let us know if you're attending and what you're most excited about!
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Attention VAMA Members! We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Swift Bunny to conduct a 2024 VAMA Onsite Employee Compensation and Benefits Survey! The VAMA member survey will begin in late June. We are actively collecting point of contact information for the person responsible for completing the survey on behalf of each management company. If you would like your company to participate, please fill out the point of contact registration form here: https://lnkd.in/ePC8fHbv. Please note: the form must be submitted by a corporate office senior executive. All VAMA management company members who participate in the survey will receive a FREE copy of the completed report with Virginia-specific averages collected from VAMA members. If your management company elects not to participate, the survey will be available for purchase. Thank you in advance for your participation!
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News from the National Apartment Association (Naahq): Last week, the Yes in My Backyard Act (YIMBY Act) passed out of the House Financial Services Committee with a 48-0 vote and will next head to the House floor. This key legislation would bring a level of transparency to the community development process by eliminating discriminatory land-use policies and encouraging removal of burdensome regulations. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ee8-PWuU
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Wishing our Central Virginia CAM students, pictured here with their financial instructor, Renee Pulliam, CPM,CAPS,CAM, the best of luck on their exams!
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VAMA is proud to have supported HB 327, which aligns directly with our vision: Quality housing for all.
I'm absolutely thrilled to share that, Monday night, just before the midnight deadline, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Virginia HB 327 into law! HB 327, sponsored by Delegate Michael Feggans, MCS, directs the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to work with key stakeholders -- such as self-advocates, community knowledge leaders, and indispensable government agencies -- to develop a plan to ensure real-world access to #inclusive #housing for all people with #disabilities, statewide. That plan must be completed and presented by November 2025. I'm especially proud that the bill included a definition of inclusive housing -- which I believe is the General Assembly's first time advancing a definition of inclusion in any life context -- tying this effort directly to the mission of the #ADA: "inclusive housing means housing that includes individualized accessibility features and ready access to essential community resources. The goal of inclusive housing is to provide the occupant with freedom, equality, and opportunities to participate fully in public life." __________ For me, the enactment of this legislation is an important professional achievement. While it's not the first time I had a hand in writing a state law, this is the first time I can say, hand-to-God, that, in steady partnership with the delegate and his staff, as well as key external partners like the Virginia Apartment Management Association, I really shepherded it through at every stage, from drafting, to lobbying, to coalition-building. I could not be more proud that my efforts helped get this law on the books. While there have been and are other efforts underway to address the inclusive housing crisis here, they have largely been piecemeal and reactive. This legislation, on the other hand, sets it as a priority for Virginia government and, for the first time, applies to everyone with a disability. This sort of work -- well-intentioned, proactive, and bipartisan -- is why I keep doing policy work. It's all too easy to get disillusioned these days, but let the record show: it's still possible to do good work that can help people. Finally, I wish to thank all the organizations that signed on to ask the governor to sign the bill into law: The Arc of Virginia Didlake disAbility Law Center of Virginia Eggleston Hope House Foundation Legal Aid Justice Center Melwood SAARA of Virginia Virginia Apartment Management Association VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY OF REHABILITATION PROGRAMS (vaACCSES) Virginia Association of People Supporting Employment First (VA-APSE) Virginia Poverty Law Center __________
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We recently had the pleasure of hosting a Supplier Coffee, where some of our Central Virginia members gathered to discuss the intricacies of conference and trade show experiences. ☕🤝 At VAMA, we recognize the invaluable contributions of our dedicated Supplier Members who continually uplift the multifamily industry. From maintenance supplies to cutting-edge technology solutions, our Supplier Members go above and beyond to meet the diverse needs of property managers and residents alike. Together, we're shaping the future of multifamily living. Thank you for your ongoing support and for being integral pillars of VAMA! 👏👏 #VAMA #SupplierAppreciation #MultifamilyIndustry
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Attention Members: Please work closely with your risk management teams and legal counsel to ensure your community operations comply with all federal, state and local laws.
Weighing in on an antitrust lawsuit, the FTC says algorithmic price fixing is still price fixing.
FTC Issues Guidance on Algorithms in Rental Housing | National Apartment Association
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